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Building AI in the Open: A Conversation with Dean Wampler

In Episode 4 of the Attention Needed podcast, we explore the future of AI innovation with Dean Wampler, IBM’s Chief Technical Rep to the AI Alliance — a group led by IBM, Meta, and others to advance open, safe, and responsible AI.

In the 4th Episode of Season 1 of the *Attention Needed* podcast, we explore the future of AI innovation with Dean Wampler, IBM’s Chief Technical Representative to the AI Alliance — a collaboration led by IBM, Meta, and other key organizations to promote open, safe, and responsible AI development. This conversation dives into the opportunities and challenges of building AI in the open.

Key Topics We Cover:

🔍 What is "open" AI? The role of collaboration in fostering trust and breaking barriers.

🚀 Who drives it? How startups, enterprises, and institutions shape an open ecosystem.

⚠️ Key challenges: Ensuring safety, trust, and risk management in generative AI.

With deep experience in AI research and enterprise solutions, Dean shares insights on how AI Alliance is shaping AI innovation, ensuring both openness and security.